BANGOR — No child should grieve alone. To support young people navigating loss in the community, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is welcoming youngsters in Beacons for Kids, a youth grief support program beginning Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Bangor.

The free, eight-week program, designed for young people aged 8-17 and their families, takes place on Wednesday evenings at All Souls Congregational Church, 10 Broadway in Bangor from 5:30-6:30 pm. The program will help participants explore common themes of grief, develop coping mechanisms and find connection through shared experiences. It also supports caregivers; parents and guardians will have the opportunity to meet in a separate group with their peers.

“By offering grief support for both young people and their caregivers, we hope to

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